ASSUMPTION OF CRIMI EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


                  For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, Synergistic Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation, hereby
assumes and agrees to perform all of the obligations of Salex Holding
Corporation under the Salvatore Crimi Employment Agreement, dated August 4,
1995, between Salvatore Crimi and Salex Holding Corporation.

 Dated: September___, 1996

                                      SYNERGISTIC HOLDINGS CORP.


                                      By:/s/ Thomas M. Swartwood
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                                         Name:  Thomas M. Swartwood
                                         Title: President